Movie

the Detour

“...or how I learned to love Thomas Bernhard”

★ 10.0(1)20001h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Frouke Fokkema
Release date: 2000-01-01
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Netherlands
Studio: Lotus-Film

About the Detour

the Detour is a 2000 movie in the Drama, Romance and Thriller genres, directed by Frouke Fokkema, starring Tamar van den Dop, Joachim Bißmeier and Thom Hoffman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch the Detour in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Detour is about a young woman travelling through Europe in search of herself and the truth of life. It is based on meetings between goatherd Joanna and Austrian author and playwright Thomas Bernhard. Joanna is lost after her boyfriend dumps her at a Women's Relief Centre in Rotterdam. She works in a library and visits the theatre, where she first sees a play by Thomas Bernhard. Bernhard's philosophy permeates Joanna's thoughts. When Camille invites her to visit the French Pyrenees, she accepts. On the way, she decides to visit Bernhard in Austria. She attempts to start a relationship with him and thereby finds herself.

Cast

Tamar van den Dop

Joanna

Joachim Bißmeier

Thomas Bernhard

Thom Hoffman

Camille Kleber

Therese Affolter

Anna

Inge Rosenberg

Jan Decleir

Vader van Joanna

Marlies Heuer

Peer Mascini

Luc de Koning

Halina Reijn

Liz Snoijink

Dokter

Dimme Treurniet

Roland Trnka

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch the Detour in Mexico?+

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Is the Detour on Netflix?+

the Detour is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is the Detour?+

the Detour has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in the Detour?+

the Detour stars Tamar van den Dop, Joachim Bißmeier, Thom Hoffman, Therese Affolter and Inge Rosenberg.

When did the Detour come out?+

the Detour is a 2000 movie directed by Frouke Fokkema.

What genre is the Detour?+

the Detour is Drama, Romance and Thriller film.

Who directed the Detour?+

the Detour was directed by Frouke Fokkema.